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Research Article

Evaluating Precision of a Trachomatous Trichiasis (TT) Super Survey with Modulating Sample Sizes in Tanzania

Rebecca M. Flueckigera Global Health Division, International Development Group, RTI International, Washington, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Rachel Stelmacha Global Health Division, International Development Group, RTI International, Washington, USAView further author information
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Clara R. Burgert-Bruckera Global Health Division, International Development Group, RTI International, Washington, USAView further author information
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Paul Courtrightb Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology, Division of Ophthalmology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South AfricaView further author information
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George Kabonac Neglected Tropical Disease Control Program, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dar Es Salaam, TanzaniaView further author information
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Aryc W. Mosherd Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development, Washington, USAView further author information
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Upendo J. Mwingirac Neglected Tropical Disease Control Program, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dar Es Salaam, TanzaniaView further author information
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Jennifer C. Hardinge Helen Keller International, Dar Es Salaam, TanzaniaView further author information
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Alistidia Simonc Neglected Tropical Disease Control Program, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dar Es Salaam, TanzaniaView further author information
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Jeremiah Ngondif Global Health Division, International Development Group, RTI International, Dar Es Salaam, TanzaniaView further author information
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Pages 394-400 | Received 16 Oct 2020, Accepted 27 Jun 2021, Published online: 11 Aug 2021

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